Hospital Facilities Assistant: Flexible Hours & Growth

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bath; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Strong focus on career development

Blue Light Card discounts

NHS-specific perks inside and outside)

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a facilities assistant to help maintain cleanliness across wards and shared areas, assist with housekeeping, meal service and linen handling. Role involves supporting infection control, waste management and site-wide service needs across hospital sites.

The position requires experience in cleaning or catering in a commercial setting, good English, and the ability to work flexibly. NHS pension and career development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience of cleaning, catering or portering in a commercial environment.
• Basic IT and keyboard skills.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across wards, patient rooms, offices, kitchens and communal areas
• Supporting ward teams with housekeeping duties
• Preparing, regenerating and serving patient meals and beverages
• Handling linen, waste management and stock replenishment
• Carrying out environmental and cleaning audits and completing monitoring records
• Operating cleaning equipment safely and effectively
• Supporting infection prevention and control measures
• Providing porter support
• Working collaboratively with ward teams, patients, visitors and colleagues
• Responding flexibly to service needs across hospital sites when required

Skills

English proficiency

Physical fitness

Education

NVQ or equivalent

Food Hygiene Level 2

COSHH knowledge

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a facilities assistant to help maintain cleanliness across wards and shared areas, assist with housekeeping, meal service and linen handling. Role involves supporting infection control, waste management and site-wide service needs across hospital sites.

The position requires experience in cleaning or catering in a commercial setting, good English, and the ability to work flexibly. NHS pension and career development opportunities are offered.